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Derelict flats hamper major retail project
EXCITING new plans are in the pipeline for Alloa’s redundant Co-op building. But property developer Ken Cairnduff fears his efforts to revamp the prime Primrose Street premises could be hampered by adjoining ‘eyesore’ derelict flats.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:30
Consortium calls to reopen mine
LONGANNET Colliery, near Kincardine, could and should be reopened to create hundreds of local jobs – according to the Scottish Mineworkers Consortium.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:00
Couple's plea to keep their home
AN ALVA couple are pleading with the council not to make them homeless over Christmas – blaming a lost letter for their impending eviction.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:00
AN ELDERLY woman had a lucky escape after fire ripped through her Alloa flat. Firefighters were called to the upper flat in Ashley Terrace around 5.45am on Thursday.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:00
HOUSEHOLDERS in Sauchie have been struggling to ‘phone a friend’ because of a major telephone problem.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:00
Emotional ride to the heart of Brazil's children
LIKE the roads she cycled along, Alloa florist Julie Duncan’s trip to Brazil was full of ups and downs.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:00
Biker goes wild on South African coast
POWMILL biker Sandy Eccles is back home after completing the most gruelling ride of his life.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:00
A SAUCHIE mum who defied medical odds by getting her voice back, despite being told she may never sing again, went out with a bang when she staged the last – and most emotional – concert of her career.
Published: Thursday, 29th November, 2007 09:00
Deerpark pupils' anti-drugs message
PUPILS at Deerpark Primary in Sauchie used their artistic talents last week to get across the anti-drug message.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:00
Firefighters get on their bikes
FIREFIGHTERS will be getting on their bike in a new scheme to help reduce the number of deliberate fires started in Clackmannanshire.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:00
Alloa switches on to festive season
ALLOA switched on to Christmas at the weekend, with a spectacular, sparkle-filled party fit for hundreds of revellers to enjoy.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:00
STERLING is once again playing host to Santa at the Hub Cafe in Tillicoultry – thanks to the support of the Rotary Club of Alloa.
Published: Friday, 30th November, 2007 09:00
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